Find out how popular the last name Belleci is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Belleci.

Belleci, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Belleci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Belleci in America

Belleci is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Belleci surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Belleci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Belleci to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Belleci

The surname Belleci has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "bello," meaning beautiful or handsome, and was likely initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with an attractive appearance.

The earliest known records of the Belleci surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions in historical documents from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One notable early reference is found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania, where the name is recorded as "Belleccia" in the year 1278.

During the Renaissance period, the Belleci name gained prominence in several Italian cities. In Florence, the Belleci family was known for their involvement in the wool trade, with several members achieving notable positions within the city's guilds. One such individual was Giulio Belleci (1450-1525), a successful merchant and banker who served as a financial advisor to the Medici family.

In the 17th century, the Belleci surname made its way to other parts of Europe, particularly France and Spain, where it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Bellecis" or "Bellecci." A notable figure from this period was Giovanni Belleci (1603-1675), an Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Rome, including the restoration of the Colosseum.

As the centuries progressed, the Belleci name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Antonio Belleci (1828-1892) was a prominent Italian painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Italian folklore and mythology.

Another notable bearer of the Belleci surname was Emilio Belleci (1898-1967), an Italian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the field of opera and orchestral music. His compositions were performed by renowned orchestras and opera houses throughout Europe.

While the Belleci surname has its roots in Italy, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and South America, where it has undergone further variations in spelling and pronunciation due to cultural influences and linguistic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Belleci

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Belleci.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Belleci was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Belleci has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Belleci was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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